our favorite local resources

As doulas and birth photographers, we do more than provide hands-on care and capture life’s most powerful moments—we are trusted guides during a life-changing journey. The right resources help parents feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.

We believe that well-equipped doulas and birth photographers create stronger, more supported families. When we share knowledge, we nurture not just birth, but the entire journey into parenthood.

A black woman on her knees, cradles her newborn baby immediately after birth. Male partner stands close by. Hospital birth in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Brianna Trammell of The Nurturing Company.
A woman on her knees, wrapped in a blanket, cradles her newborn baby immediately after birth. Hospital birth in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Randi Armstrong of The Nurturing Company.

Local Providers

Whenever possible, we recommend our clients work with midwives. There are so many wonderful options in the area. Here are a few of our favorites that we've had the chance to work with.

Hospital Midwives:

Home Birth & Birth Center Midwives:

Prenatal Movement & Wellness

Prenatal Fitness & Movement:

Prenatal Nutrition:

Body Work Providers

Chiropractic Care:

Craniosacral Therapy:

Pelvic Floor Therapy:

Acupuncture:

Massage Therapy:

Reiki:

A black woman gently cradles her pregnant belly while leaning into her male partner who kisses her forehead. Maternity Photography Session in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Randi Armstrong of The Nurturing Company.
A woman cradles her newborn baby, latching the baby for the first time. Hospital birth in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Brianna Trammell of The Nurturing Company.
Newborn baby girl in a diaper lays on a sheepskin rug during her at home lifestyle newborn session with photographer Randi Armstrong of The Nurturing Company.

Birth Preparation

Childbirth Education Classes:

Lactation Support

Lactation Consultants:

Lactation Support Groups:

Oral Tie Evaluation & Revision:

Postpartum Services

Placenta Encapsulation:

Free Postpartum Support:

Postpartum Support Groups:

Postpartum Mental Health Support:

Postpartum Movement & Wellness:

Postpartum Nutrition:

A black woman gently holds the hands of her smiling baby while the baby sits on the mothers lap. Latch Photography Session in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Brianna Trammell of The Nurturing Company.
A woman's hands gently holds the feet of her newborn baby while the baby is lying on a bed. Newborn Photography Session in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Brianna Trammell of The Nurturing Company.
A newborn baby cries during her newborn assessment after birth. Hospital birth in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Brianna Trammell of The Nurturing Company.

The Nurturing Company Book Library

We have copies of the following books available for families to borrow. Let us know if you are interested.

Fertility/Pregnancy Preparation:

  • Getting Pregnant the Natural Way (Women's Natural Health Series) by Deborah Gordon and D.S. Feingold

  • Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler

Pregnancy:

  • Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition by Lily Nichols

Birth Preparation:

  • Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond by Nancy Bardacke

  • Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds by Cynthia Gabriel

  • The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkins

Postpartum:

  • The Fourth Trimester Companion: How to Take Care of Your Body, Mind, and Family as You Welcome Your New Baby by Cynthia Gabriel

  • This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin

Breastfeeding/Feeding:

  • The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Liga de La Leche Internacional, La Leche League International, Teresa Pitman, et al.

  • Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett

The Full Journey:

  • Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood―and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi Cohen

Babyhood & Child Development:

  • The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby's Brain and Transform Their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting by Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD.

Birth Stories & Podcasts

Birth Stories & Podcasts